Membership and Services

Becoming a Member

Membership is free to anyone who can produce relevant identification with their name, current address and signature. A guarantor is required for people under the age of 18. Click here to register online.

To join the Toy Library, a small annual membership fee applies. Please click here to visit the Toy Library web page for more information.

OneCard Network

Mitcham Library Service customers can now use any public library across SA with a single card and have access to over 4 million items. The SA public library 'one card' network has connected the systems of more than 130 public libraries across South Australia to let you borrow and return items wherever you go, using your current library card.

Accessing the Catalogue

Our catalogue lists material at all South Australian public libraries. Anyone can search the catalogue, but membershop is required to access your records, renew and reserve items. The Library catalogue can be accessed at http://library.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au

Borrowing Limits

On the first visit 5 items in total. Following visits up to 100 items at once from all OneCard libraries. There is a limit of 20 audio-visual items per card. Read our fair use policy.

4 weeks for books, audio books and language kits.

2 weeks for DVDs, CDs, magazines, and inter-library loans.

Renewals

Loans can be renewed in person, on the phone or via the internet if not overdue. Items can be renewed twice, unless reserved by another borrower.

Reservations

If the item you require is out on loan, you can place a reservation using the catalogue in the Library or on the internet. We will notify you by email, post or SMS as soon as the item is available and hold it for 7 days for you to collect. You can reserve up to 30 items.

After Hours Returns

After-hours return chutes are located near the entrance of both Libraries for your convenience.

Requests

If we do not have the item you require in our catalogue you may contact us in person, by phone or via our website and we will try to obtain it for you.

Your Privacy

We take your privacy seriously. All local government employees are bound by the Code of Conduct for Council Employees. To learn more about your privacy as a user of the One Card Network please click here.

Internet & Wi-Fi Facilities

Free computer access to the internet is available at Mitcham and Blackwood Libraries. Bookings are not essential but are recommended and can be made at the library, via the telephone, or by accessing the online booking system. People under the age of 18 require signed permission from a guardian. Bring your own laptop, tablet or smart phone and access our free wireless Internet service.

Mobile Printing

With our Mobile Printing Service, you can use your laptop, personal computer or mobile device to print to the library's printers from anywhere. Simply submit your documents then visit the library to collect....easy! Visit our Mobile Printing page to get started.